Best Self-Defense Classes near Methuen, MA

These schools serve Methuen from nearby bases in towns including Haverhill, Lowell and Windham, NH.

15 schools listed · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

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Buzz Durkin's Karate School

Buzz Durkin's Karate School

5.0 35 reviews
“Thanks to the instructors and fellow students Jonathan has developed confidence, discipline and learned valuable life lessons.”
Trial class $59.95Coupons & offersFrom $295/moAges 4 and upSince 1974BBB A+
Atkinson, NH · 8 mi from Methuen
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Tiger An's Taekwondo

Tiger An's Taekwondo

5.0 47 reviews
“The student to instructor ratio is great, each child gets plenty of attention and help when needed.”
Ages 3–6BBB A+Since 1999
Lowell, MA · 9 mi from Methuen
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Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing

Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing

5.0 14 reviews
“Very welcoming and a great way to improve yourself.”
Trial classCoupons & offersAges 4–16BBB A+Since 2018
Wilmington, MA · 13 mi from Methuen
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Paradigm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Paradigm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5.0 50 reviews
“It put her on a great schedule for starters but everyday she has come home excited and looking forward to the next day.”
Free trial classSince 2019
Lowell, MA · 9 mi from Methuen
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Tim Barchard's Professional Martial Arts Academy

Tim Barchard's Professional Martial Arts Academy

5.0 49 reviews
“This place is amazing my boys have been doing karate at PMA for a few years now and everyone is so welcoming and the staff is just amazing with the kids!!”
Since 1997
Derry, NH · 12 mi from Methuen
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Renzo Gracie NH

Renzo Gracie NH

4.4 47 reviews
“What I appreciate as a parent is how approachable yet confident the instructors are, how scaffolded the lessons are flowing day to day with consecutive building on the postures and sequences.”
Since 2014
Windham, NH · 6 mi from Methuen
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Short self-defense courses listed for Methuen, MA are spread across the 15 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.

Area overview: Methuen, MA

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 834 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (92%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Methuen?

By email, and 12 of the 15 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.

Dojo Sante

Dojo Sante

4.4 24 reviews
“If you're looking for a place where you can feel empowered and get a great workout, look no further than Dojo Sante.”
Free trial classBBB A+Since 2014
Hudson, NH · 12 mi from Methuen
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Family Martial Arts of Pelham

Family Martial Arts of Pelham

5.0 45 reviews
“He has not only learned different forms of karate but also balance, patience respect and discipline.”
Since 2008
Pelham, NH · 7 mi from Methuen
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The Self Defense Institute

The Self Defense Institute

Coupons & offersSince 2002
Tewksbury, MA · 10 mi from Methuen
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Team Forsa Brazilian JIU Jitsu

Team Forsa Brazilian JIU Jitsu

5.0 25 reviews
“He runs a great gym that is safe and clean, where we can train hard and improve our grappling.”
Free trial classFree consultationSince 2022
Haverhill, MA · 6 mi from Methuen
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Ocasio's True Martial Arts Haverhill

Ocasio's True Martial Arts Haverhill

4.8 13 reviews
“If you're looking for a place that has a “true family environment” that teaches you real martial arts- look no further!”
BBB A+Since 1988
Haverhill, MA · 6 mi from Methuen
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Professional Martial Arts Academy

Professional Martial Arts Academy

5.0 49 reviews
“There's also a huge variety in classes which I really appreciate as it keeps things interesting and I feel like I'm always learning something new while improving my skills.”
Since 2016
Plaistow, NH · 7 mi from Methuen
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Valle Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Valle Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5.0 33 reviews
“With a teaching style that's both effective and engaging, Professor Lucas's passion for Jiu Jitsu shines through in every session.”
Since 2022
Londonderry, NH · 12 mi from Methuen
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Gentle Art Dojo

Gentle Art Dojo

4.7 33 reviews
“They have so much confidence now and are very respect kind human beings.”
Free trial classSince 2019
Chelmsford, MA · 11 mi from Methuen
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Master Shin's World Class Martial Arts

Master Shin's World Class Martial Arts

5.0 23 reviews
“Master Shin and his instructors are great, his studio is amazing and the class schedule is flexible!”
Trial class $79Since 2000
Andover, MA · 8 mi from Methuen
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